CG: Major Esports Leagues Make Their Debut in 2018
Industry Focus
The Motley Fool
4.6 • 854 Ratings
🗓️ 22 May 2018
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Summary
We officially welcome esports to the “major leagues” as the biggest game developers promote, expand, and monetize the multi-player competitions for some of their best-selling titles. From viewership ratings to multi-million dollar deals and professional gamers on contracts, we cover the latest milestones for this fast-growing industry. Stocks: ATVI, EA, TTWO, NVDA, AMD
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